Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has cautioned Kenyans for using the 'Mwalimu wa math, hapa ni wapi?' Joke.
This is after the slang went viral with Kenyans trying to show the wealth amassed after their maths teachers did not show confidence in their future.
In a video shared online, the legislature called on Kenyans to respect teachers saying they played a huge role in shaping their future.
He said that although some of the teachers are not wealthy at the moment, they have raised children who will impact them.
"Teachers have played a huge role in everyone's life, and that is why most of them have their families blessed. Any teacher, just do research even if in their generation the children are not successful there is always one who will help the family," he said.
"Let us not insult the mathematics teacher because those people are blessed. They wanted the best out of you. Teachers should be respected. Respect that person, he is your foundation."
He added that prior to being in politics he was once a mathematics teacher.
Kenyans on social media have been quick to take up the trend to showcase how they have made it in life.
